June 24, 2024
UME Faculty Spotlight: Michael Ribadeneyra, MD, FACP
We are so excited to showcase some of our brilliant UME educators in the department of medicine and across our AHEC sites. For many of us there are certain teachers…
DOM Digest
The Department of Medicine’s faculty and staff are continuously involved in groundbreaking research and innovative clinical procedures. Discover their life-changing work through DOM Digest, our monthly newsletter. Hear from specialty experts while they are interviewed by Dr. Ron Falk during the Chair’s Corner Podcast. We invite you to learn more about the people behind the science at the articles below.
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June 21, 2024
Featured APP: Natalie Lappas
Meet our APP of the month, Natalie Lappas is a Nurse Practitioner for the Advanced Endoscopy/Biliary Team at UNC Gastroenterology. She received the Anthea Darling Award for Excellence in Clinical…
June 21, 2024
Featured Fellow: Stephanie Sweitzer, MD, MSPH
Stephanie Sweitzer, MD, MSPH, a third-year infectious disease fellow, is passionate about bridging clinical expertise with global health impact. Between working with leaders like Dr. Michael Herce to conducting impactful…
June 20, 2024
From Broom Closet to Division Chief: Nick Shaheen’s Impact on UNC GI & Hepatology
After an illustrious 12-year tenure as Division Chief, Nicholas Shaheen, MD, MPH, will step down from this role on July 1 to assume the position of director of The North…
2024
June 19, 2024
Academy of Educators Recognize Faculty and Trainees
Founded as a part of UNC School of Medicine’s strategic plan, the Academy of Educators (AOE) has been enhancing research and scholarship towards excellence in teaching since 2006. The Mission…
2024
June 10, 2024
Why are GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Risky for Older Adults?
John Batsis, MD Among older adults, losing weight can be a life-changing choice. In some cases, weight loss can help extend a person’s lifespan by reducing the risk of type…
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June 7, 2024
Cardiologists To Lead Partnership with UNC Project Malawi
Michael Yeung, MD, and Thelsa Weickert, MD, are leading a new partnership with UNC Project Malawi to improve cardiovascular health and patient care across the spectrum of disease prevention.
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June 3, 2024
Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout May.
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of May. The second annual Thomas C. Shea Clinical Cancer Symposium…
2024
June 3, 2024
UNC Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: May 1 – May 31, 2024
The following Department of Medicine faculty members received the following grants or funding. Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology Leigh Callahan, PhD, and Amanda Nelson, MD, received funding for a T32…
2024
May 30, 2024
Holidays & Observances June 2024
Caribbean American Heritage Month This year marks the seventeenth celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the United States. Caribbean American Heritage Month was established to create and disseminate knowledge about…
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May 30, 2024
Wellness Resource Hub Available to DOM Staff
The Department of Medicine Teammate Council, formed to enhance professional development, sense of belonging and work-life balance through information derived from the SHARE Survey, is continuing to develop resources for…
2024
May 30, 2024
Dr. Fernando Diaz Focuses on Health Disparities Among Spanish-speaking Cancer Patients
Fernando Diaz, MD While working in a primary care setting during his medical residency, Dr. Fernando Diaz observed a striking disparity. He was seeing many older patients with advanced-stage cancer…
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